Character Development
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Jesus Vs The Bad Guys
$14.99Who is Jesus? Authors Jared Neusch and Connor Shram, two dads who love Jesus, want kids to meet the real Jesus.
Jesus is the core to understanding our faith in a deep and personal way. Introducing kids to Jesus at a young age can help them build a lifelong, unshakeable trust in him. The authors’ goal is to provide stories about Jesus that are fun and exciting, reflect the playful imagination God gave to each of his children, and reveal the radical, timeless example of Jesus’ message
Even young children, through God’s help, are ready to know the real Jesus. That’s why each book in this series features key biblical values, presented in a fun, funny, engaging, and lasting way. The story of Jesus Is for Kids! Each book in the Jesus Is for Kids series will help children:
*Build their knowledge of who Jesus is
*Bring them into a deeper relationship with him
*And lead kids to a love of ScriptureThe first book in the series, Jesus vs. the Bad Guys, shows what true heroism is through Jesus’ words and actions in the story of his arrest, conviction, and crucifixion. It answers the question of how Jesus defeats evil. The humorous story and delightful illustrations lead children to discover that Jesus’ weapons are different than the kind that soldiers and superheroes use. Available to people (including kids!) who have to face an enemy, these weapons are forgiveness, peacemaking, nonviolence, and love.
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Eric Says Please
$9.99Eric’s day at school gets worse and worse as he refuses any help. Then Grandpa tells Eric that we should always be ready to ask for help – from family, friends, teachers – and especially from God himself.
Children will learn that God loves to answer their prayers, so they can depend on Him, and to ask for help humbly by saying please.
Dai Hankey is a Welsh church-planting pastor who’s also a DJ and rapper. The “Eric says…” books use his rapping gifts to create fun, punchy stories that young children will love to listen to.
Combined with stunning new artwork by Xavier Bonet, Eric says please will quickly become a firm favorite with young children.
Can be read to children 3-5 years old, or by children 6-8 years old.
Also in the series: Eric says thanks and Eric says sorry
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Something : One Small Thing Can Make A Difference
$8.99Teach your little ones that their actions–big or small–matter and have the power to make the world a better place with this empowering board book based on Matthew 25.
“When I know a friend is hurting then my heart starts aching too, like it’s asking me a question . . . is there something I can do?”
This inspiring board book explores themes of compassion and empathy, encouraging children to take positive action when they see a need in the world around them. From big things–like helping to plant a community garden or trying to find a home for an animal in need–to small things–like making a card or welcoming someone new–there is always something we can do! The book’s lyrical refrain will stick with kids long after the book is closed: “If there’s something that you notice, there is something you can do. Keep your kindness radar working–maybe something starts with you!” Immerse your little one in a world of kindness and hope with this gorgeously illustrated offering from Natalee Creech.
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Who You Say I Am
$17.99Inspired by the Hillsong Worship song “Who You Say I Am,” this beautiful picture book honors each child’s unique qualities while reminding us that our identity in God is always the most important part of who we are.
“I am who You say I am!” we can shout.
I know who I am without a doubt.
God made each one of us with different personalities, fun preferences, and unique gifts. But the thing that is most important about us is always the same: His love for us! In Who You Say I Am, vibrant illustrations take readers ages 3-8 from school to the zoo, from ballet class to the beach, as hand-lettered rhymes and Bible verses explore the truth that we are chosen, forgiven, and God’s beloved workmanship.
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Servant Like Jesus
$12.99Charlie is a shy kid who hides behind the cleanup sink at school. However, after his teacher asks him to be her helper, he springs into action when the fire coral stings his friend Bernie. Charlie goes to bed a little bit early because he wants to make sure he gets a goodnight’s sleep. He wants to be a good helper for Miss Stella. He had decided that it was way more fun to be a helper than to hide behind a sink! Before he falls asleep, Charlie prays, “Dear Jesus, thank you for my great first day of school, and thank you for my mommy and daddy, all my new friends and for Miss Stella. Help me to always help others. Amen.” Charlie learns he can overcome his shyness and be a servant like Jesus.
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God Made Happy Sad And Mad
$8.99This board book celebration of emotions teaches babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that God made all our amazing feelings!
God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad helps very young children discover:
*Feelings are normal.
*We can thank God for feelings.
*It’s good to talk about feelings.Create a time of sweet and fun connection with your child with this lively read-aloud board book. Your little one will love chiming in with the rhyming sound words as they learn that it’s good to talk about all the feelings God gave us!
God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Stop and Go, God Made Sounds Soft and Loud, and God Made Colors Oh So Bright as you celebrate with your child that every part of them–from their emotions to their wiggles to their curiosity–is beautiful in God’s eyes.
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Llego Mi Mejor Amigo – (Spanish)
$14.99!Bienvenidos al pais de la magia y de la fantasia! Este es el segundo ejemplar de la serie Cuentos para dormir que les haran despertar. Estas son unas breves palabras para las mamas, los papas, los abuelitos, las abuelitas… y para todos aquellos que todavia mantienen la magia de contar cuentos a losnios. Leer o contar cuentos a los nios es un habito que, lamentablemente, ha ido quedando en el pasado, con nuestros padres y abuelos; una escena deliciosa que quedo sepultada bajo el peso del televisor, telefono movil y ordenador. Hoy estamos tan agobiados que no queda tiempo para para leer un cuento antes de dormir. Pero el sencillo acto de leerles un cuento en la noche es mas que una actividad para arrullarlos: tiene grandes beneficios como fomentar la lectura, fortalecer su imaginacion, crear lazos de cario entre padres-abuelos e hijos. Con la lectura, los talentos del nio se iran desarrollando, al mismo tiempo que adquiere conocimientos eticos y valores, proporcionados por las historias narradas.Gracias por mantener esta magica costumbre y por haber elegido este libro de cuentos como herramienta para alcanzar ese fin.
Welcome to the land of magic and fantasy! This is the second issue of the series Bedtime Stories That Will Make You Wake Up. These are a few short tales for moms, dads, grandparents, grandmothers … and for all those who still maintain the magic of telling stories to children. Reading or telling stories to children is a habit that, unfortunately, is uncommon in our day among parents and grandparents, a delicious scene that was buried under the weight of the television, mobile phones, and computers. Today we are so overwhelmed that there is no time to read a bedtime story. But the simple act of reading a story to children at night is more than an activity to lull them: it has great benefits such as encouraging reading, strengthening their imagination, and creating bonds of affection between parents and children, or grandparents and grandchildren. With reading, the child’s talents will develop, while he acquires ethical knowledge and values provided by the stories being told. Thank you for maintaining this magical custom and for choosing this storybook as a tool to achieve that end.
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Abigail And The Career Day Catastrophe
$14.99It’s nearly Career Day, and 9-year-old Abigail is trying to decide what she wants to be when she grows up. She wants to do something that will please God and her family, so she decides she will be a missionary police officer–a job that she thinks means behaving perfectly and making sure everyone else does too!
But all her efforts seem to backfire. After some helpful Bible teaching from her loved ones about the story of Paul’s conversion, Abigail rethinks what it means to please God and to “be good”!
This fun, relatable story will help kids to realize that it’s only through Jesus that we can please God. And with the Holy Spirit’s help, they can become more like Jesus and do good works with him.
This is the second book in the Abigail series, a fictional series for readers aged 7 and up that follows the adventures of 9-year-old Abigail as she figures out what faith means for her everyday life. Young readers will be inspired to read the Bible, talk to God and apply what they believe to their own lives.
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Heart Who Wanted To Find A Way
$17.99In this third book in the popular StrongHeart Stories series, a child is overwhelmed by anxiety until the heart discovers a way to find God’s peace.
“God, please help me find the way.”
The heart breathed out as it prayed.
When fear and anxiety cause us to make bad choices, being still can return us to calm. This latest giftable hardcover picture book in the StrongHeart Stories series shows children how a simple exercise grounded in the Bible’s promises can help them find a way to feel God’s peace.
Though children can often sense when things are spinning out of control, they don’t always know how to bring themselves back to a state of calm. Like every book in the StrongHeart Stories series, The Heart Who Wanted to Find a Way equips children with healthy, loving ways to deal with big feelings. This illustrated story series gives parents the guidance and biblical tools to prepare children for spiritual battles in developmentally appropriate ways–through Scripture, worship, rest, prayer, confession, and community.
In this beautiful picture book, children will see how anxious feelings can make them lose their way, but resting in God’s peace helps them find it again.
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Choo Choo : The Foundational Principles For Fruitful Living
$12.99This book by Hillary A. Hinds tells the story of a train that is full of wisdom. As it takes a group of children on a journey, its passengers get to explore the beauty of the world. At each stop, the train explains a key principle that one needs to learn to be successful and fruitful in life. Each stop takes the name of an important character trait.
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Olivia And Me
$27.99Follow a spunky girl and her constant companion, a caterpillar/butterfly, through many of the adventures through life, death, and heaven. Olivia & Me simply and beautifully displays the truths of God’s wonderful plan for each of us to journey from life, to life, to life in Him–each more abundant and full than what was before.
Olivia & Me is a book for children and those who love them, to help them understand live, death and heaven. It is a beautiful resource to help children find answers to their questions about death and heaven.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party
$16.99What will heaven be like? Answering this question for kids can be challenging, especially as it’s hard to get past the myths.
This beautifully illustrated, biblically faithful storybook by Joni Eareckson Tada excites children with this truth–that when Jesus comes back to this world, he will bring heaven with him! There will be a new creation where we’ll have new hearts and a new body, living in a new city. And best of all, we’ll be with Jesus, forever! It will be better than we can ever imagine.
Kids are encouraged to respond to Jesus’ invitation personally by repenting and believing. They will also be inspired to invite others, and to ask Jesus to come soon.
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When Worry Whispers
$17.99Ease your little one’s mind with this encouraging picture book all about worry–both what it is and how God’s promises can help us fight against it–written by #1 New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer.
When Worry whispers “What if?” and tells you about all of the bad things that might happen, it can make you scared and afraid. It can even make your tummy ache! So what should you do when Worry starts whispering to you?
In this sweetly inspiring book, Joyce Meyer instructs children to remember God’s promises when Worry’s “What ifs?” start creeping in. Biblical assurances of God’s constant presence, love, and care will comfort little ones and remind them that God is in control–no matter what! Beautifully illustrated and scripturally sound, this book is a great resource for any child struggling with the weight of Worry.
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What Do You Say To A Dragon
$14.99A young boy wakes from a nightmare about a scary dragon and comes to his parents for comfort. Instead of responding with answers that can feel dismissive to a child such as, “It isn’t real. Don’t be afraid,” his parents’ reply models for moms and dads how to have healthy, healing discussions with their children that include phrases such as, “I hear what you are telling me, and it sounds scary.” Instead of denying fear, kids will learn to face it head on and to stand up to things that scare them when appropriate.
What Do You Say to a Dragon? is a whimsical book that empowers children to express their emotions and use their imaginations to change the power dynamic of anxiety while also giving parents a healthy approach to helping their kids face fears.
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Abigail Gets Left Out
$12.999-year-old Abigail can’t sing, and she can’t dance. So when her friends start rehearsing a musical performance, Abigail feels very much left out and self-conscious. Isn’t she good at anything? Doesn’t anybody want to be her friend?
Jesus does! When Abigail reads Psalm 139, she realizes that Jesus made her wonderfully, just the way she is, so she doesn’t need to worry about not being good at musical things. And when she encounters John 15, Abigail learns that Jesus loves her perfectly and empowers her to be a loving friend, even when others let her down.
As Abigail sees what a wonderful friend Jesus is, it transforms her other friendships–and it ends up transforming the girls’ musical performance too!
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Peabody The Mini Horse
$14.99Get ready to meet Peabody! He’s the world’s smallest horse with a BIG message:
We are all very special, and God never makes mistakes!
Miniature horse trainer Faith San Severino wrote this delightful, fictional tale featuring a real-life miniature horse with dwarfism Peabody! He is a therapy animal who brings joy to millions of people.
Peabody the Mini Horse was rescued by the author and trained as a therapy animal. Once Faith started sharing videos of Peabody on TikTok, this mini horse captured the hearts of millions including Kelly Clarkson who featured Peabody on the What I’m Liking segment of her television show.
In this first picture book from the Peabody and Friends series, Peabody is told that he is too small to ever amount to anything. But with the help of new friends who also feel small, Peabody learns that he is just the way he is supposed to be, that God made him, and that God doesn’t make mistakes.
In this book, you will find:
*One caring nurse named Pippa who makes a home for Peabody
*A handsome mini husky named Bubblegum (like Peabody, based on a real-life animal)
*A delightful mini donkey with dwarfism named Fitzgerald (also based on a real-life animal)
*And the one and only PEABODY!In addition, you’ll find the following features:
*Beautiful full-color illustrations by Sebastien Braun
*Adorable photos of the real-life animals in the back of the bookPeabody, Bubblegum, and Fitzgerald come to discover that no matter how small or different they may feel, they can find friendship, belonging, and their forever home. So, grab this book and snuggle up with someone special. Then prepare to give your heart to Peabody and his friends.
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Davey And Goliath Box Set Complete Collection (DVD)
$49.95Between 1960 and 1975, the creators of “Gumby” produced Davey and Goliath as a welcome alternative to other children’s programming. The 3-D, stop-motion animated characters were seen by millions of children world-wide. Now the wholesome characters have a new life! They’ve been refurbished and restored for DVD and the Davey and Goliath shows feature timeless moral themes. Join these quirky, wholesome characters on their adventures as they discover valuable lessons based on Biblical values. Recommended for ages 3 to 8.
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Never Touch Stroller Books Set
$14.99Join the playful Never Touch characters in these two exciting additions to our bestselling series.
The adorable mini format is perfect for adventures on-the-go.
Use the handy strap and clip to attach to strollers, bags, car seats, and highchairs. The sturdy pages and bumpy silicone touches are sure to keep little hands entertained.
**not sold separately**
Features:
*Innovative silicone touches throughout the sturdy board books have different textures and are exciting for little hands to explore, helping to promote an early love of reading through sensory play and encouraging fine-motor skills
*Bright and amusing illustrations entertain all readers, promoting adult-child time
*Easy to attach to strollers, car seats, etc. makes for convenient on-the-go fun
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Chronicles Of Wonder
$12.99Chronicles of Wonder tells the story of the imaginative boy born in Ireland who loved books and poetry and grew himself to be a famous teacher and writer. But before he penned The Space Trilogy or The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis found friends in other stories, including tales from Beatrix Potter, The Wind and the Willows, Phantastes by George MacDonald, and The Pilgrim’s Progress.
In this fictionalized biography, author Leah Boden intertwines the life of Lewis–or as his friends knew him, “Jack”–with literary works that impacted him. From Shakespeare to his close friend Tolkien, each chapter takes you through the life of Jack and the works that steadied and guided him.
Readers travel through Jack’s boarding school days, The Great War, and his professorship at Oxford. They learn when Jack came to trust in Jesus and how he then became a voice for the Christian world. As each chapter unfolds, young readers are encouraged by the creativity, wisdom, and humility of Jack, while gaining an appreciation for the heart shaping power of books.
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God Made All Of Me
$16.99This simply told, beautifully illustrated story from the authors of Rid of My Disgrace and Is it my Fault? helps two- to eight-year-olds understand why their bodies matter and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touch. God Made All of Me gently opens a conversation that every family needs to have.
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SeaKids Workbook : Books Episodes 1-26
$17.99This educational workbook is designed to accompany the Sea Kids books and the animation DVD series. Using open-ended questions, quizzes, and word searches, each lesson will help reinforce the biblical principles being taught.
Freddy, David, Melissa, and their friends face the same dilemmas children face today, such as peer pressure, temptation, fear, forgiving others, listening to parents, dealing with bullies, lack of self-esteem, and so much more!
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God Made Stop And Go
$8.99This delightful board book about movement teaches babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that God made all of them and the ways they move!
God Made Stop and Go helps very young children discover:
*We move in many ways.
*We can thank God for all the ways we move.
*It’s good to move our bodies.Create a time of sweet and fun connection with your child with this lively read-aloud board book. Your little one will love chiming in with the rhyming words as they move their bodies. It’s sensory learning at its funnest!
God Made Stop and Go is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad, God Made Sounds Soft and Loud, and God Made Colors Oh So Bright as you celebrate with your child that every part of them–from their emotions to their wiggles to their curiosity–is beautiful in God’s eyes.
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Mi Amigo Le Encanta La Musica – (Spanish)
$14.99En este tercer libro de la serie Cuentos para dormir que te haran despertar, Ana Belen, Javi y su perrito Yakob viven una aventura super emocionante en un magico viaje al Mundo de la Musica.
Los relatos y cuentos que sus papas y abuelitos van a transmitirles, los haran vibrar de emocion, aunque alguno de ellos tambien les daran un poquito de miedo: “Me habian dicho que la musica puede hacerte reir, y tambien llorar, pero ahora se que, ademas, puede hacerte temblar. !Si! Temblar de emocion… pero tambien de miedo”. Asi lo expresa Ana Belen despues de escuchar una de las historias.
Finalmente llegan a entusiasmarse tanto con la musica que Javi quiere inscribirse en un conservatorio. La porcion biblica con la que van a familiarizarse es el Salmo 150.
In this third book in the series Bedtime Stories that Will Wake You Up, Ana Belen, Javi and their puppy Yakob live a super exciting adventure on a magical journey to the World of Music.
The stories that their parents and grandparents are going to transmit to them will make them tremble with emotion, although some of them will also give them a little fear: “They had told me that music can make you laugh, and also cry, but now I know that. Furthermore, it can make you shiver. Yes! Tremble with emotion…but also with fear.” This is how Ana Belen expresses it after listening to one of the stories.
Finally they become so enthusiastic about music that Javi wants to enroll in a conservatory. The portion of the Bible that you are going to become familiar with is Psalm 150.
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Hope And The Sea
$18.99Discover the soothing power of the sea in this stirring story of loneliness, friendship, and the power of an open heart.
As Hope huddles on the shore, feeling big feelings of sadness, Sea approaches. First a gentle wave, then a misty spray, followed by the toss of a seashell, and a race along the shoreline. With each overture from Sea, Hope’s heart opens just a bit more, until finally a burst of laughter escapes and her loneliness recedes along with the waves. With its gentle and poetic language, this uplifting story looks at the importance of friendship and encourages children to open their hearts to the world around them.
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Youre Gods Little Girl
$18.99In this sweet and colorful picture book, young girls (ages 4-8) will learn about God’s character, who He made them to be, and His amazing love for them.
Do you want to instill in a special girl a deep desire to know God and to follow Him throughout her life? There are truths you can share to help girls understand who God is, why they can trust Him with their hearts, and just how much He truly loves them.
Your God’s Little Girl teaches girls that. . .
*God created them to be a one-of-a-kind gift to this world.
*what they see on the outside isn’t the full picture–only God truly knows who they are in their hearts.
*they are an important part of God’s big and beautiful story.
*though they may do wrong things sometimes, God still accepts them.
*they are unconditionally and eternally loved by God.
You’re God’s Little Girl is inspired by the words of beloved mom and God’s girl Wynter Pitts, who went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018.
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You Are Mine
$16.99Boxes and balls. They were the latest thing! Fancy balls. Colorful boxes. All the Wemmicks had them. All, that is, except Punchinello. Not wanting to be left out, he resolved to fit in. He would do whatever it took to have what others had. He never imagined it would cost him so much. Eli, his maker, used the moment to remind Punchinello of this truth: “You are special, not because of what you have, but because you are mine.” Could you or someone you love use the same reminder?
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Kylars Crazy School Day
$19.99When Kylar’s siblings break their promises to help her on her first day of homeschool co-op, will she choose to forgive them?
Kylar Evans is excited about her first day at co-op! Her three siblings seem eager to help make her day go smoothly by walking her to class, showing her around school, and playing with her during recess. When Kylar’s siblings fail to keep their promises, her big day turns out to be a big dud. Will Kylar choose to treat her brothers and sisters with kindness despite their forgetfulness?
Based on the Easter special from the Stories from the Storyteller animated series, Kylar’s Crazy School Day teaches young readers important lessons about how Jesus chose to forgive those who betrayed Him.
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Let Me Hold You Longer
$9.99With lighthearted illustrations and a sweet, reflective tone, best-selling author Karen Kingsbury encourages parents to savor not only their children’s firsts, like first steps and first words, but the lasts as well. With the tenderness of a mother speaking directly to her child, Karen reminds us not to miss last days of kindergarten and last at-bats in Little League amid the whirlwind of life. Adapted from a poem in Rejoice, this book allows mothers and grandmothers everywhere to identify with the tenderhearted reflections on these pages.
Now the same sweet content is available in this smaller edition at a special value price.
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From Me To You Love God
$14.99If God sent you a letter, he’d say, “I love you so! You’re very precious to me, and I want you to know.”
Full of warmth and joy, From Me to You, Love God tells young children ages 8 and under about His overflowing love for them. As children find over 80 little letters throughout this book, they will feel encouraged because God is always with them on life’s journey.
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